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Like a victim tied to buzz saw table in an old movie melodrama, federal, state and local agencies and departments, and a host of businesses and nonprofit organizations are watching with alarm as budget blades churn toward them. On Friday automatic federal budget cuts known as sequestration go into effect unless Congress votes to halt or delay them. If sequestration takes effect, the cuts slice from 5 to 10 percent from federal funding that feeds a wide range of programs and businesses in Hampton Roads. The cuts affect both defense and non-defense departments, with few exemptions. Defense contractors, military personnel and bases, schools and health services providers are among those...

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Like a victim tied to buzz saw table in an old movie melodrama, federal, state and local agencies and departments, and a host of businesses and nonprofit organizations are watching with alarm as budget blades churn toward them.
On Friday automatic...

Illinois state Sen. Darin LaHood has announced his candidacy for U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock's soon-to-be-vacant congressional seat. The Republican from Dunlap made the announcement Wednesday on WMBD radio in Peoria. LaHood says he has received "a lot...

Darin LaHood says if elected he would not necessarily be his father's style of congressman. The conservative Republican state senator from Dunlap announced Wednesday he will seek the U.S. House post that GOP Rep. Aaron Schock will quit March 31 because of...

The son of former White House cabinet member Ray LaHood emerged as the leading contender Wednesday to replace U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, as two other potential candidates abandoned thoughts of seeking the seat that is coming open after a spending scandal...

Rep. Aaron Schock's resignation after six weeks of intense scrutiny over spending, travel and real estate deals marked a stunning fall for a politician once seen as a rising young voice in Congress.
"It seemed like he was going to be a new,...

Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock abruptly resigned Tuesday following a monthlong cascade of revelations about his business deals and lavish spending on everything from overseas travel to office decor in the style of "Downton Abbey." "I do this...

State Sen. Darin LaHood is expected to announce he'll run for Aaron Schock's soon-to-be-vacant congressional seat. Republican officials in Washington said LaHood will make his announcement Wednesday. The Republican from Dunlap has served in the Senate...

U. S. Rep. Aaron Schock's surprise announcement Tuesday that he'll resign his seat set off a new round of questions about what happens next for the Peoria Republican, about who might replace him and what it means for his central Illinois district. Schock,...

WASHINGTON Even after Hillary Clinton's news conference, many questions remain about her use of a private email account for business while she was secretary of State. Here are six: Did anyone approve of this? Clinton said at the news...

President Barack Obama met late Friday afternoon with Illinois Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner and other incoming governors, leading Rauner to judge it a "terrific day" that included discussions about improving the state's infrastructure and economy.
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel today wouldn't say why he spent taxpayer money on out-of-town trips in which he mixed city business with politics, but defended the travel expenses as legitimate.
The Tribune reported Friday that the mayor flew around the country at...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. air travel system faces widespread disruptions if automatic government spending cuts go into effect on Friday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said on Feb. 22 in an effort to pressure congressional lawmakers to delay...